Adjunct Automotive Instructor

Clay Today; Lancaster (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Antelope Valley College invites applications for our adjunct (temporary, part-time) faculty applicant pool for the Automotive Adjunct Instructor position.

Responsibilities include teaching automotive technology courses and labs, evaluating student performance, and preparing students for ASE exams. Teaching may occur day, evening, online, or off-campus, with a focus on hands-on, real-world skills and safety.

Qualifications

• ASE certifications A1-A8 and G1 preferred.
• Bar Smog certification preferred; automotive manufacturer training may be valued.

Responsibilities

• Teach automotive technology courses and labs; evaluate student performance.
• Instruct use of tools and safety practices; prepare students for ASE exams.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards; adapt to day, evening, online or off-campus schedules.

Skills

ASE certifications A1-A8

BAR Smog certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Equivalency

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Antelope Valley College invites applications for our adjunct (temporary, part-time) faculty applicant pool for the following Career Technical Educational discipline, Automotive Adjunct Instructor position.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Teaches a variety of courses in Automotive Technology, subjects may vary from ASE A1-A8.Assignment may include teaching courses during the day, afternoon, evening, on-line courses and/or off-campus.Follows curriculum of record to teach students valuable real world skills, and prepare students to pass ASE exams. Instruct lecture and lab classes.Demonstrate hands‑on live work to students.Instructs students in the use of tools, equipment, and industry standard safety practices.Evaluate student performance, record grades, and submit final grades.Maintain professional and ethical standards.Instruct students in the assigned discipline Assignment may include teaching courses during the day, evening, on-line courses and/or off-campus sites

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicant must meet one of the following requirementsMost current Minimum Qualifications for Faculty in California Community Colleges: Any Bachelor's degree AND two years of professional experience OR any Associate degree AND six years of professional experience OR Equivalency.Antelope Valley College Equivalency: Equivalency approved 5/4/2023 College work, military training, or nationally recognized certifications equivalent to a Baccalaureate degree AND two years of related occupational experience in the discipline; OR, college work, military training, or nationally recognized certifications equivalent to an Associate degree plus six years of occupational experience related to the discipline, OREight years of experience in the automotive service occupation, two years of which must have included assignment as a supervisor, instructor, trainer or owner of an automotive service shop

Preferred/desirable qualifications

Preferred/desirable qualifications ASE certifications from A1-A8 and G1.Automotive manufacturer training.California BAR Smog certification.Experience rebuilding manual or automatic transmissions.ANDa sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (Assembly Bill 1725; Education Code 87360).

APPLICATION PROCESS

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Current resume
• Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.
• Two (2) current letters of professional reference signed and dated within the last year.

Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply. Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position. Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary. Travel expenses for pre‑employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.

VISA

AVC does not sponsor visas.

ACCOMMODATIONS

If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at [phone].

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.

Annual Security Report

Annual Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of this report is available at http://www.avc.edu/administration/police